Sarah Moorehouse sets aside her dreams and accepts the reality that with her plain looks and lack of dowry, she will never marry and have children. Visiting with her lovely sister at Marquess Langston's estate, Sarah revels in the beautiful gardens, while the other young ladies preen and flirt with their host knowing he's in the market for a wife. While she's invisible in the day, Sarah dominates the late night entertaining the young women with plans to build the perfect man. On a scavenger hunt to gather materials, Sarah hides behind the curtains to prevent being caught. There she observes the delectable marquess stripping for his bath.

Matthew Devenport, the Marquess of Langston, hosts a house party knowing he must choose an heiress. He made a pledge to his dying father to marry at year's end, and he's determined to honor his word. He lost his father's love due to his unintentional role in his sibling's death, and Matthew has never forgiven himself. At his father's deathbed, Matthew heard him rambling about treasure hidden upon the estate. With the few clues his father left, Matthew sneaks out at night looking for the treasure. He has no luck until he happens on Sarah Moorehouse's sketchbook with a naked man drawn in it. There's more to this bespectacled spinster than meets the eye.

Sarah meets her perfect man knowing nothing can come of the attraction. She refuses to ignore her feelings and enjoys Matthew's attention. He discovers a warm and funny woman that he cannot make promises to unless he finds the treasure.

Bestselling author Jacquie D'Alessandro begins a new series filled with her customary droll humor, engaging characters and sparkling wit. Incorporating Shelley's Frankenstein in the tale gives added fun and makes for a lovely romantic read.

Book Summary

The ladies in London are abuzz over Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, especially Miss Sarah Moorehouse. Her imagination is fired up, so when she spies Matthew Devenport, Marquess Langston, mysteriously sneaking home in the wee hours clutching a shovel, she simply must investigate. Impelled by curiosity, the adventurous lass steals into his bedchamber—only to be caught red-handed by the impossibly handsome and totally naked nobleman.

The Marquess Langston has more important things to worry about than a group of literature-loving ladies. But Matthew's grand plan to rescue the family from ruin could be lost when he discovers Sarah hiding behind his bedroom curtain. What is this meddlesome woman up to? And why are his desires inflamed by a chit who is too inquisitive for her own good? Well, two can play at this game . . . and when Matthew captures the beguiling Sarah in all her naked glory, the night of mischief has only just begun.